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Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts

Get Some Homie








This is totally a late blog post, but I found this in my drafts and realized I never got a chance to post it! Now that summer vacation's started, I'm excited for outdoor restaurant seating.  Homeslice was the perfect place to go to on a 70-degree April day.  Jen got the Special-K pizza while I opted for the Zephy pizza, it was a delicious treat for such a beautiful day!

I can't wait to come back again at nighttime for drinks with my besties! x

Photo Diary: Sunday Brunch + My Big's Baby Shower













Ended my spring break with an eventful day full of good food and good company. Before heading to Geri's baby shower, Victoria and I grabbed a delicious brunch at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club. This was our first time there, I was really impressed with the ambiance and how inexpensive each entree was (~$10). My stack of multigrain blueberry hotcakes definitely hit the spot, no doubt I'll be back for more. This is definitely a place to check out if you're on the Northside of Chicago!

It's been about two months since I've seen my big and I was really excited to see how much her belly has grown. Despite the fact that she's carrying a human life in her, she still looked as flawless as ever! (Have you ever seen a pregnant woman so lovely? It's not fair!) Her baby shower dress was from ASOS Maternity, I loved how chic and put together her whole outfit was.

We spent the rest of the afternoon eating, playing games, and sharing some laughs. I'm so happy and excited for her, I know that her son is going to be one lucky baby! Congrats biggie! x

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: For Her

Valentine's Day: For Her

TGIF!

Valentine's Day is nearing and I'm sure some of us still need to shop over the weekend for the perfect gift.  Any some ideas? I got you covered!

  1. Cute and Cozy: Since it's still quite cold outside, why not warm her up with some knitted items? Knitted headbands are a cute and practical way to shield your ears from the harsh wind.  The scarf as a nice monogrammed detail, making your gift much more personable.  And mittens with "I <3 U" on them are cute and toasty way to keep you on her mind.  Along with this, you can add a cute little note that says, "I hope these warm you up like how you warm my heart!" (#cheesy)

  2. Pretty in Pink: Add a little pink in her life! It's so easy to get mixed into the monochromatic style for wintertime, but adding these cute little accessories into an outfit can change everything! Pink jewelry might be exactly what she needs to get out of the wintertime black and white rut (I'm definitely guilty of this, year-round though)!

    The remaining pink items are simple items that will remind her of you! A pink fragrance is also a nice touch for your lady for Valentine's, she'll be sure to think of you every time she wears it.

  3. Keep it Classy: These are obviously classical Valentine's Day gifts, but they are classic for a reason! You can't go wrong with any of them! I would say that the only thing I expect for on Valentine's Day is a heartfelt hand-written card.  Also, I'm a sucker for a red roses, so fellas, be sure to get your lady some!

  4. Getting Technical: This last set of gifts if for a girl who loves her technology.  Specifically her phone! Again, I decided to go for pink-colored items to go along with the theme.  Frends headphones are getting really popular and are super sleek and stylish too.  A phone case, or even better a personalized phone case, would be a nice addition to her collection.  And lastly, a spare phone charger, preferably in her favorite color. It's an OMG! moment if she cannot check her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! I can't tell you how many times I wished I had one to keep on me at all times (if she already has a spare, get her a portable charger).
Hope you found some ideas on what to get for this coming Valentine's Day! Watch out for a gift guide for him later this weekend!  And when in doubt, make her something! I would love it if my boyfriend made me some delicious sweets!

Personally, care a lot more about spending time with that special someone rather than the presents. You can spend as much or as little as you want, the important thing is for her to feel special on Valentine's Day, as well as the 364 other days of the year! So remember to keep that in mind! (:



Music Monday: Cherub

Whaddup, happy MLK day!

Today, I wanted to make a post about one of my 2013 band discoveries, Cherub.  Cherub is a two-man band consisting of Tennessee natives, Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber.  I first heard of them when I was going through the North Coast Music Festival (2013) lineup and decided to give them a listen. When I heard their music, I would've never guessed that this electro-pop band was made up of only two people. I personally think that they have a fresh sound and Jordan's falsetto is just too good.  If you're into artists like RAC and Ghostland Observatory, this will be your cup of tea!

My friend Chelsea and I got to see them live (front row!) at North Coast and they give a stellar, high-energy performance.  You can really vibe out and feel the music dancing through their veins.  Recently, I found that they created a music video for their song "Heartbreaker" while they were in Chicago.  The video is a montage clips of them performing at Lollapalooza and North Coast (which means I'm here somewhere, I'm just not sure where) this past summer.

Chelsea and I at Cherub (NCMF 2013)

Doses and Mimosas is one of there most popular songs and has a really catchy tune!  And lastly I wanted to share XOXO, because it has *fun* lyrics, haha.  From their lyrics, you can tell that this band really just likes to have a good time and doesn't really care how obscene they get.
Hope you enjoyed this post and gave them a listen.  I will be spending my day off grabbing bubble tea with some friends and finishing up some readings for class, have a wonderful Monday! x


Tumblr Thursday: 01/09/14

Hello, and welcome to the first installment of a weekly blog series (let's hope I keep it up), "Tumblr Thursday."  I don't go on Tumblr that often, but when I do, I am always so amused and get inspired by photos, quotes, and music that people post.  I thought this would be a cool way to share some posts that I'm currently loving on Tumblr, and to add content outside of my own!  I'll try my best to make it so the posts are a bit of everything.  Scroll through and enjoy!

{MOMENTOUR} Fall Out Boy + Paramore on tour?! YES PLEASE.

Tumblr = smooth.

Is that Miley Cyrus I spot on Marc Jacobs' new Spring 2014 ad?! Well, yes it is! Not sure what my thoughts are on this, what are your's?

I just watched the Amazing Spiderman again last night, what a coincidence it was on my dash! And also, can I just mention how cute Andrew Garfield is in this scene?!

Her eyebrow game is always on point. #jealous

*small reminder

Thought this one was pretty cool, especially when you scroll up slowly!

I am late on the boyfriend jeans trend and still do not own a pair, must have them for spring! :X


Another gif, because my stomach was literally growling when I saw this.

Lastly, I leave you with a photo of the magnificent city of Chicago (currently referred to as Chiberia). 



What's In My Bag?



Welcome to the inside of my purse!

I think it's so fun to see what's inside of other people's bags and wallets, so I wanted to share with everyone what's in mine! I usually carry smaller bags around, but when I have a large one to carry around it gets dangerously full.  This is what I keep in my bag, winter edition! (:



This Michael Kors Large Hamilton Tote was gifted to me this past Christmas by my wonderful boyfriend.  I was so surprised when I opened the box, he really did a wonderful job on picking out such a beautiful bag (and I an forever grateful)!  The navy blue color is gorgeous and changes with the light. It features two top handles and one chained shoulder strap for versatility.  It's extra roomy inside and has enough space to even my large cameras! Overall, I'm beyond happy with the quality, design, and functionality of this purse. {insert 'heart eyes' emoji here}





Lately, it's been cold, so I've had a few extra essentials with me in case of emergency situations, including knitted Urban Oufitters gloves and Lorac eyeliner (if you count runny eyeliner as an emergency, hehe).  The Sephora mirror comes in extra handy to check if any smudgy eye makeup or even checking your teeth for after meals. :X And of course my iPhone is always with me, gotta check Instagram and Twitter!  The clear case protects it while look sleek and clean.




A purse cannot be complete without your keys! My keys hold my school ID, CTA UPass, countless rewards cards, and a couple of keychains (gifted Vera Bradley anchor charm from my little and 'I <3 B' London souvenir from Vivian).  The pills you see are just Allegra allergy meds for when my allergies get out of hand, especially with Chicago's weather always changing.  And two more items to fight the cold are a hand cream (gifted from Ploy) and cute winter Forever 21 knit headband to keep my ears warm.

Hope you enjoyed taking a peek into my bag! x